The Task

Working individually, then as a group, you will put your Literacy Skills and Creativity to work as you create a performance piece which explores the importance of Literacy and the power it has to break down barriers. You will use various Language, Voice, and Physical techniques to create your performance.

BIG Ideas

  • Why is Literacy Important?
  • How can strong Literacy Skills help students navigate barriers in their life?
  • How can students use Literacy Skills to fight for Equity and Justice in their world?
  • How can I use Drama to show the importance of Literacy?

Success Criteria

I will be successful when I…

  • Use the Creative Process and the elements and conventions of Drama to explore the importance of Literacy and its ability to break barriers
  • Consider other people’s perspectives in rehearsal and performance
  • Work well with my peers to create, rehearse, and perform the final piece
  • Demonstrate my understanding of new vocabulary words and use them to enhance my dramatic performance
  • Use effective communication and presentation skills

Step One

Complete the Individual Writing Template. As you write, think about our Word Study activities about Equality, Power, Equity, and Barriers. Also use the notes you recorded about Literacy to help you with your creative writing. Remember, these words will be performed, not read. Think about how it sounds when you read it out loud.

Step Two

Share your completed template with your group of 4-5 people. Take turns reading your work outloud. Then, highlight a few lines from each person’s writing that you want to incorporate into the final performance piece. Record the lines onto the Group Writing Template. Then, brainstorm HOW you want to perform the text. How will it sound? How will it look? Complete the chart, filling in information about the speakers, Vocal Techniques, and Physicality. Below are some ideas to consider incorporating into the performance. Now you have a script!

  • Solo vs many voices
  • Volume
  • Repetition
  • Echo
  • Emphasis
  • Pacing/speed
  • Tone/Pitch
  • Sound Effects
  • Symbolic Movement

Step Three

Now that you have a script, it’s time to REHEARSE! Our rehearsals will be structured and focused so you can create your best work possible.

Step Four

Performance time! Please see PDF #10 Culminating Task Rubric for evaluation details.